Before we get into the differences, let’s compare the similarities. Both shingles offer a “limited lifetime warranty” and both are dimensional shingles. Dimensional shingles are what you see on homes that have re-roofed in the past 15 years. The dimensional shingles are more durable and better looking than the flat 3-tab shingles you see on older homes.

Owens Corning Duration Shingles

TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles with patented SureNail® Technology offer a high-end, premium look, which gives your home the aesthetics you desire, at an attractive price. Available in popular colors, TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles provide:

Because almost every shingle roof manufacturer offers a ‘limited lifetime warranty’ it is the consumer’s job to read the fine print. Unfortunately, these product warranties only cover material and do not cover installation, removal or disposal of faulty shingles in the event of a manufacturer defect.

GAF Timberline Shingles

GAF was the first company to really embrace the concept that you are not just installing shingles but in actuality you are installing a roof system. That is why they also offer extended warranty coverage, GAF GOLDEN PLEDGE WARRANTY Philadelphia when you install any GAF Lifetime Shingle & At Least 5 Qualifying GAF Accessories such as TimberTex ridge shingles and they’re premium breathable underlayment DeckArmor.

In the end, you can’t go wrong with either shingle but in our opinion the BEST SHINGLE TO INSTALL in PHILADELPHIA is…Owens Corning Duration Shingles!

The final decision comes down to the fact that Owens Corning Duration Shingles offer the revolutionary SureNail Technology which increases the wind warranty and prevents loose or missing shingles in a wind storm.

Although, GAF roofing offers a Premium Roof Underlayment in Deck Armor, you experienced roofing contractor can combine the Deck Armor Underlayment with either shingle. So for the best of both worlds we recommend Owens Corning Duration Shingles with GAF Deck Armor Underlayment!